It is becoming increasingly important on modern day systems in our initial diagnostics to conduct a full system network test. In doing so we are checking to see if a module is...
With the widespread use of Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems in recent years, the automotive industry has undergone a substantial upheaval. These systems provide better fuel...
I recently read a story of a customer who brought his BMW to a repair shop for service (I won’t mention the name and location of the shop). Apparently, after the repairs were ...
Dill Air Control Products has debuted its new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for enclosed trailers, boat trailer, flatbed trailers, UTVs, RVs, trucks...
Engine oil has been around a long time, and we all know the importance of it, yet it is often one of the most undervalued elements in a vehicle. The engine oil being used today...
It’s common for customers to gripe about various ride control concerns — vibrations, pulling, noises, etc. However, the customer’s description is often vague or misleading.
Autel Energy – whose parent company is Autel Intelligent Technology Corp. Ltd – announced the opening of the Autel Energy Innovation Center, its new research and development campus...
We are all faced with no start issues from time to time. Some are of the basic and fundamental in nature while others on some late model vehicles can be somewhat complex.
Variable Valve Timing or VVT is being used on most engines today, and for good reason. It provides the engine with the best camshaft timing under a myriad of operating conditions...
When it comes to tools and equipment, this subject is forever changing. What you need to be safe and do a quality job on repair, diagnostic and preventive maintenance on EMVs ...
Thanks to the internet, we now have some customers (I'm not saying all customers, but enough to make you want to pull your hair out,) who think they know more than you, and seem...
We are faced with a non-functioning headlight on a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. We have already tried a new headlight bulb, and the headlight still does not work. What could it be...
There are two primary parts in an HV electric motor. The “rotor” that rotates and provides power, and the “stator” that produces a three-phase rotating electromagnetic field.
Analyzing the cause of a no-start vehicle can be complicated, as there are many variables to consider. Vehicle no-start situations often fall into two categories: cranking no-...
Chrysler models began giving us scan tool data and functions in the mid-‘80s. In comparison to the GM systems of the early '80s, I have always felt the Chrysler system proved ...
Active grille shutters (AGS) date back to approximately 2005. This shutter (louver) assembly behind the grille is powered by an electric motor and controlled by the engine temperature...
Never take your hearing for granted. It just takes one exposure to a loud noise to damage or even kill your eardrum nerves. Anyone who shoots firearms at a range is all too aware...
Mitchell 1 announces it has integrated its Manager SE Shop Management software with Voyomotive, a company that provides advanced telematics products that can help a shop assess...
CRP Automotive, a subsidiary of CPR Industries, has developed a first-to-market water pump assembly kit that services some of the most popular BMW applications from 2007-2010....
With more than 15 years of real-world application of TPMS in the U.S., we thought it was time for an update. We asked those who make TPMS products and tools to tell us about the...
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines are becoming popular on import and domestic models alike. Some manufacturers are leaning toward GDI engines because of their improved fuel...
What is the purpose of the vehicle’s charging system? The vehicle’s charging system must be capable of supplying the electrical needs of the entire vehicle, including the vehicle...
Chances are, your shop overhead lighting seems perfectly acceptable and something you’ve been accustomed to and pretty much ignore. Maybe it's time to consider moving to the next...
ADVICS Aftermarket North America Inc. introduces ultra-premium brake pads developed from ceramic friction technology which produces a "quiet, smooth and safe stopping" that improves...